3 ways COVID-19 may reshape how kids with autism learn

COVID-19's shift to online learning has posed challenges for kids with autism and their families. But it has also opened some doors for positive change.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
April 30, 2021 ~7 min

Telehealth can double nurses’ workload

Telehealth doubles the tasks nurses must complete to assist patients with chronic diseases, a new study shows.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
April 30, 2021 ~6 min


Hospital COVID policies failed perinatal patients and nurses

People who gave birth in the hospital and their nurses report the negative consequences of hospitals' pandemic policies in a new study.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
April 9, 2021 ~9 min

45% of adults over 65 lack account for COVID vaccine sign-up

Patient portals offer an easy way to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. But many older adults have yet to set up an account.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 20, 2021 ~8 min

Move to telehealth strains therapists and their clients

Therapists have had to modify the way they offer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It hasn't always been an easy transition, some report.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 6, 2020 ~7 min

Telehealth can give parents of kids with autism key early tips

When in-person training is impossible, like during the pandemic, parents of kids with autism can get information via telehealth, researchers say.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 8, 2020 ~5 min

Worries about telehealth are down, but barriers remain

During the first three months of the COVID pandemic, telemedicine skyrocketed among older adults in the US. But concerns and barriers remain.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 20, 2020 ~9 min

Worries about telehealth are down, but barriers remain

During the first three months of the COVID pandemic, telemedicine skyrocketed among older adults in the US. But concerns and barriers remain.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 20, 2020 ~9 min


How the pandemic affects teen reproductive health

The sexual and reproductive health of teens and young adults has shifted during the pandemic. Loss of independence and privacy are two concerns.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 18, 2020 ~4 min

Mental health providers struggle to adapt during COVID-19

In a new survey, mental health providers share some of the work they're doing to help clients during the pandemic, as well as the challenges they face.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 30, 2020 ~5 min

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